The board and the administrators shall work together in making decisions and setting goals for the school district.  This effort is designed to obtain, share, and use information to solve problems, make decisions, and formulate school district policies and regulations.

It shall be the responsibility of administrators to fully participate in the management of the school district by investigating, analyzing, and expressing their views on issues.  Those board members or administrators with special expertise or knowledge of an issue may be called upon to provide information.  Each board member and administrator shall support the decisions reached on the issues confronting the school district.

The board shall be responsible for making the final decision in policy matters pertaining to the school district.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop guidelines for cooperative decision-making.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (1995).

Cross Reference:  301 Administrative Structure

Approved:  Feb. 11, 1985, Jan 16, 2012     
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012   
Revised:  Feb. 10, 1997, Dec 19, 2011

 

The board considers all those who have a role in the recruitment or release of employees to be part of the administrative team.  The administrative team will be headed by the superintendent.  The superintendent will convene meetings to discuss school district policies, administrative procedures and other business brought to the superintendent's attention.

The administrative team will meet with the board upon the board's request or superintendent's recommendation to review overall operations of the school district and conditions affecting the administrative team.  The administrative team will have no relationship to the formal negotiating unit.  In the event a member or members of the administrative team are unable to resolve a problem, a committee of one board member, one administrative team member, and the superintendent will investigate the circumstances and make a recommendation.  If the recommendation does not settle the matter, the board and the administrative team will meet to resolve the matter.  The board may seek the advice of outside management consultants to assist in resolving the matter.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (1995).
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.3(3).

Cross Reference:  301 Administrative Structure

Approved:  Feb. 11, 1985, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018
Revised:  Feb. 10, 1997, Dec 19, 2011, Oct. 15, 2018

 

It is the superintendent’s responsibility to organize, reorganize and arrange the administrative and supervisory staff of the district in a fashion which, in his/her judgment, best serves the interests of the district based upon board approval.

The organizational structure of the district shall be illustrated by a chart.  The chart represents the direction of authority and responsibility and shall be regarded as visual representation of contracted authority and responsibility for each line and staff position.

 

 

Approved:  Feb. 11, 1985, Jan 16, 2012    
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct 26, 2015
Revised:                            

 

 

The board will employ a superintendent to serve as the chief executive officer of the board, to conduct the daily operations of the school district, and to implement board policy with the power and duties prescribed by the board and the law.

The board will consider applicants who meet or exceed the standards set by the Iowa Department of Education and the qualifications established in the job description for the superintendent position.  In employing a superintendent, the board will consider the qualifications, credentials and records of the applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.  In keeping with the law, however, the board will consider the veteran status of the applicants.  The board will look closely at the training, experience, skill and demonstrated competence of qualified applicants in making its final decision.

In choosing a superintendent, the board will also consider the school district's educational philosophy, financial situation, organizational structure, education programs, and other factors deemed relevant by the board.

The board may contract for assistance in the search for a superintendent.

 

 

Legal Reference:  29 U.S.C. §§ 621-634 (2012).
                                       42 U.S.C. §§ 2000e et seq. (2012).
                                       Iowa Code §§ 21.5(1)(i); 35C; 216; 279.8, .20 (2013)..
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.4(4).
                                       1980 Op. Att'y Gen. 367.

Cross Reference:  200.2 Powers of the Board of Directors
                                      200.3 Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
                                      301    Administrative Structure
                                      302    Superintendent

Approved:  Feb. 11, 1985, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018
Reviewed:  July 20, 2007, Nov. 8, 2010, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018
Revised:  Aug. 13, 2007, Oct. 15, 2018

 

The length of the contract for employment between the superintendent and the board shall be determined by the board.  The contract will begin on July 1 and end on June 30.  The contract will state the terms of employment.

The first three years of employment will be considered a probationary period.  The board may waive this period or the probationary period may be extended for an additional year upon the consent of the superintendent.  In the event of termination of a probationary or non-probationary contract, the board will afford the superintendent appropriate due process, including notice by May 15.  The superintendent and board may mutually agree to terminate the superintendent's contract at any time.

It will be the responsibility of the board to provide the contract for the position of superintendent.

If the superintendent wishes to resign, to be released from a contract, or to retire, the superintendent must comply with board policies dealing with retirement, release or resignation.

The board may issue a temporary and renewable contract in accordance with the law.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Cook v Plainfield Community School District, 301 N.W.2d 771 (Iowa App. 1980).
                                      Board of Education of Fort Madison Community School District v. Youel, 282 N.W.2d 677 (Iowa 1979).
                                      Briggs v Board of Directors of Hinton Community School District, 282 N.W.2d 740 (Iowa 1979).
                                      Luse v. Waco Community School District of Henry Co., 258 Iowa 1087, 141 N.W.2d 607 (1966).
                                      Iowa Code §§ 21.5(1)(i); 279.20, .22-.25 (1995).
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.4(4).

Cross Reference:  302 Superintendent

Approved:  Feb. 11, 1985, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018   
Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018
Revised:  Sep. 21, 1992, Feb. 10, 1997, Dec 19, 2011, Oct. 15, 2018

 

The board has complete discretion to set the salary of the superintendent.  It shall be the responsibility of the board to set the salary and benefits of the superintendent at a level that will include consideration of, but not be limited to, the economic condition of the school district and the training, experience, skill, and demonstrated competence of the superintendent.  The salary shall be set at the beginning of each contract term.

In addition to the salary and benefits, the superintendent's actual and necessary expenses shall be paid by the school district when the superintendent is performing work-related duties.  It shall be within the discretion of the board to pay dues to professional organizations for the superintendent.

The board may approve the payment of dues and other benefits or compensation over and above the superintendent's contract.  Approval of dues and other benefits or compensation shall be included in the records of the board in accordance with board policy.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20 (2013).
                                      1984 Op. Att'y Gen. 47.

Cross Reference:  302 Superintendent

Approved:  Feb. 10, 1997, Sep 15, 2014    
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Aug 18, 2014  
Revised:     Aug 18, 2014

 

The board employs a superintendent of schools to serve as the chief executive officer of the board.  The board delegates to the superintendent the authority to implement board policy and to execute decisions made by the board concerning the internal operations of the school district, unless specifically stated otherwise.

The superintendent is responsible for the implementation and execution of board policy and the observance of board policy by employees and students.  The superintendent is responsible for overall supervision and discipline of employees and the education program.

In executing the above-stated duties, the superintendent will consider the financial situation of the school district as well as the needs of the students.  Specifically, the superintendent:

·      Interprets and implements all board policies and all state and federal laws relevant to education;

·      Supervises, either directly or through delegation, all activities of the school system according to, and consistent with, the policies of the board;

·      Represents the board as a liaison between the school district and the community;

·      Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, effecting a wholesome and cooperative working relationship between the school district and the community;

·      Attends and participates in all meetings of the board, except when the superintendent has been excused, and makes recommendations affecting the school district;

·      Reports to the board on such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the school district or as the board may request;

·      Assumes responsibility for the overall financial planning of the district and for the preparation of the annual budget, and submits it to the board for review and approval;

·      Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school district funds in accordance with the adopted budget, subject to the direction and approval of the board;

·      Files, or causes to be filed, all reports required by law;

·      Makes recommendations to the board for the selection of employees for the school district;

·      Makes and records assignments and transfers of all employees pursuant to their qualifications;

·      Employs such employees as may be necessary, within the limits of budgetary provisions and subject to the board's approval;

·      Recommends to the board, for final action, the promotion, salary change, demotion, or dismissal of any employee;

·      Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with board policies;

·      Summons employees of the school district to attend such regular and occasional meetings as are necessary to carry out the education program of the school district;

·      Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools;

·      Attends such conventions and conferences as are necessary to keep informed of the latest educational trends;

·      Accepts responsibility for the general efficiency of the school system, for the development of the employees, and for the educational growth and welfare of the students;

·      Defines educational needs and formulates policies and plans for recommendation to the board;

·      Makes administrative decisions necessary for the proper functioning of the school district;

·      Responsible for scheduling the use of buildings and grounds by all groups and/or organizations;

·      Acts as the purchasing agent for the board, and establishes procedures for the purchase of books, materials and supplies;

·      Approves vacation schedules for employees;

·      Conducts periodic district administration meetings;

·      Performs other duties as may be assigned by the board.

·      Supervises the establishment or modification of the boundaries of school attendance and transportation areas subject to approval of the board; and

·      Directs studies of buildings and sites, taking into consideration population trends and the educational and cultural needs of the district in order to ensure timely decisions by the board and the electorate regarding construction and renovation projects.

This list of duties will not act to limit the board's authority and responsibility over the superintendent.  In executing these duties and others the board may delegate, the superintendent will consider the school district's financial condition as well as the needs of the students in the school district.

 

NOTE:  This is a sample list of superintendent duties.  A board may want to substitute its own superintendent job description for the policy.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20, 23A (2013).
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.4(4).

Cross Reference:  209       Board of Directors' Management Procedures
                                      301       Administrative Structure
                                      302       Superintendent

Approved:  Feb. 11, 1985, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018    
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018  
Revised:   Dec 19, 2011, Oct. 15, 2018  

 

The board will conduct an ongoing evaluation of the superintendent's skills, abilities, and competence.  At a minimum, the board will formally evaluate the superintendent on an annual basis.  The goal of the superintendent's formal evaluation is to ensure the education program for the students is carried out, promote growth in effective administrative leadership, clarify the superintendent's role, clarify the immediate priorities of the board, and develop a working relationship between the board and the superintendent.

The superintendent will be an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by:

• Facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community. 
• Advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional development. 
• Ensuring management of the organization, operations and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment. 
• Collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs and mobilizing community resources.   
• Acting with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
• Understanding the profile of the community, and responding to and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context.

The formal evaluation will be based upon the following principles:

·    The evaluation criteria will be in writing, clearly stated and mutually agreed upon by the board and the superintendent.  The criteria will be related to the job description and the school district's goals;

·    At a minimum, the evaluation process will be conducted annually at a time agreed upon;

·    Each board member will have an opportunity to individually evaluate the superintendent, and these individual evaluations will be compiled into an overall evaluation by the entire board;

·    The superintendent will conduct a self-evaluation prior to discussing the board's evaluation, and the board as a whole will discuss its evaluation with the superintendent;

·    The board may discuss its evaluation of the superintendent in closed session upon a request from the superintendent and if the board determines its discussion in open session will needlessly and irreparably injure the superintendent's reputation; and,

·    The individual evaluation by each board member, if individual board members so desire, will not be reviewed by the superintendent.  Board members are encouraged to communicate their criticisms and concerns to the superintendent in the closed session.  The board president will develop a written summary of the individual evaluations, including both the strengths and the weaknesses of the superintendent, and place it in the superintendent's personnel file to be incorporated into the next cycle of evaluations.

This policy supports and does not preclude the ongoing, informal evaluation of the superintendent's skills, abilities and competence.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Wedergren v. Board of Directors, 307 N.W.2d 12 (Iowa 1981).
                                      Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20, .23, .23A (2013).
                                      281 I.A.C. Ch. 83; 12.3(4).

Cross Reference:  212    Closed Sessions
                                      302    Superintendent

Approved:  Feb. 11, 1985,Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018    
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018
Revised:  June 12, 1989, Dec. 13, 2010, Oct. 15, 2018

 

The board encourages the superintendent to continue professional growth by being involved in professional organizations, attending conferences, continuing education, and participating in other professional activities.

It will be the responsibility of the superintendent to arrange the superintendent's schedule in order to enable attendance at various conferences and events.  If a conference or event requires the superintendent to be absent from the office for more than two days, requires overnight traveling, or involves unusual expense, the superintendent will bring it to the attention of the board president prior to attending the event.

The superintendent will report to the board after an event.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (2013).
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.7.

Cross Reference:  303.7  Administrator Professional Development
                                      401.7  Employee Travel Compensation

Approved:  June 12, 1989, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018   
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018  
Revised:  Oct. 15, 2018  

 

The board encourages the superintendent to be involved in the school district community by belonging to school district community organizations and attending and participating in school district community activities.

It will be the responsibility of the superintendent to become involved in school district community activities and events.  The board may consider paying the annual fees of the superintendent for school district community activities and events if, in the board's judgment, the superintendent's participation will further the public purpose of promoting and deriving support for the school district and public education in general.  It will be within the discretion of the board to pay annual fees(s) for professional organizations and activities.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (2013).
                                      1990 Op. Att'y Gen. 79.

Cross Reference:  302.3 Superintendent Salary and Other Compensation
                                      303.9 Administrator Civic Activities

Approved:  Feb. 10, 1997, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018     
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018        
Revised: , Oct. 15, 2018        

 

The superintendent's position is considered full-time employment.  The board expects the superintendent to give the responsibilities of the position precedence over other employment or volunteer activities.  The superintendent may accept consulting or outside employment for pay as long as, in the judgment of the board, the work is conducted on the superintendent's personal time and it does not interfere with the performance of the superintendent's duties contracted by the board.

The board reserves the right, however, to request that the superintendent cease the outside employment or volunteer activity(ies) as a condition of continued employment.  The board will give the superintendent thirty days notice to cease outside employment.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20 (2013).

Cross Reference:  302.2 Superintendent Contract and Contract Nonrenewal
                                      302.4 Superintendent Duties

Approved:  Feb. 10, 1997, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018    
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018             
Revised:  Dec 19, 2011, Oct. 15, 2018             

 

The school district may have, in addition to the superintendent, other administrative positions:

• Assistant Superintendent
• Director of Curriculum
• Business Manager/Board Secretary/SBO
• Activities Director
• Building Principals
• Assistant Principals
• Technology Director

(This list is not considered to be exclusive or limited to the above)

These administrators will work closely with the superintendent in the day-to-day operations of the school district.

It will be the responsibility of these administrators to uphold board policy, to instill a positive, cooperative environment with employees, and to share their expertise with each other and the board under the administrative team concept.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20, .21, .23-.24 (2013).
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.4.

Cross Reference:  301 Administrative Structure
                                      303 Administrative Employees

Approved:  Feb. 11, 1985, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018    
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018        
Revised:  Feb. 10, 1997, Sep. 18, 2000, Dec 19, 2011, Oct. 15, 2018        

 

The board will employ building principals and other administrators, in addition to the superintendent, to assist in the daily operations of the school district.

The board will consider applicants who meet or exceed the standards set by the Iowa Department of Education and the qualifications established in the job description for the position.  In employing an administrator, the board will consider the qualifications, credentials and records of the applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.  In keeping with the law, however, the board will consider the veteran status of the applicants.  The board will look closely at the training, experience, skill and demonstrated competence of qualified applicants in making its final decision.

In choosing an administrator, the board will also consider the school district's educational philosophy, financial condition, organizational structure, education programs, and other factors deemed relevant by the board.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board for filling an administrative position, based on the requirements stated in this policy.  The board will act only on the superintendent's recommendation.

The board may contract for assistance in the search for administrators.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .21(2013)
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.4.
                                      1980 Op. Att'y Gen. 367.

Cross Reference:  303 Administrative Employees

Approved:   Feb. 11, 1985, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018
Reviewed:  July 20, 2007, Nov. 8, 2010, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018             
Revised:  Aug. 13, 2007, Oct. 15, 2018             

 

The length of the contract for employment between an administrator and the board shall be determined by the board and stated in the contract.  The contract will also state the terms of the employment.

The first three years of employment will be considered a probationary period.  The board may waive this period.  The probationary period may be extended for an additional year upon the consent of the administrator.  In the event of termination of a probationary or non-probationary contract, the board will afford the administrator appropriate due process, as required by law. The administrator and board may mutually agree to terminate the administrator's contract.

If an administrator's contract is not being renewed by the board, the contract will be extended automatically for additional one-year periods beyond the end of its term until it is modified or terminated as mutually agreed to by the parties or until the administrator's contract is terminated consistent with statutory termination procedures.

It will be the responsibility of the superintendent to create a contract for each administrative position.

Administrators who wish to resign, to be released from a contract, or to retire, must comply with board policies regarding the areas of resignation, release or retirement.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Cook v Plainfield Community School District, 301 N.W.2d 771 (Iowa App. 1980).
                                      Board of Education of Fort Madison Community School District v Youel, 282 N.W.2d 677 (Iowa 1979).
                                      Briggs v Board of Education of Hinton Community School District, 282 N.W.2d 740 (Iowa 1979).
                                      Iowa Code §§ 279.20, .22-.25 (1995).
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.4(4), .4(7).

Cross Reference:  303 Administrative Employees

Approved:  Feb. 11, 1985, Jan 16, 2012, March 11, 2019   
Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018   
Revised:  Sept. 21, 1992 & Feb. 10, 1997, Dec 19, 2011, Oct. 15, 2018

 

The board has complete discretion to set the salary of the administrators.  It will be the responsibility of the board to set the salary and benefits of the administrators at a level that will include consideration of, but not be limited to, the economic condition of the school district and the training, experience, skill, and demonstrated competence of the administrators.  The salary will be set at the beginning of each contract period.

In addition to the salary and benefits agreed upon, the administrator's actual and necessary expenses will be paid by the school district, according to guidelines established by the board, when the administrator is performing work-related duties.  The board will approve the payment of other benefits or compensation over and above the administrator's contract.  Approval of other benefits or items of an administrator's compensation will be included in the records of the board in accordance with board policy.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.21 (2013).
                                      1984 Op. Att'y Gen. 47.

Cross Reference:  303 Administrative Employees

Approved:  Feb. 10, 1997, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018    
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct.15, 2018
Revised:   Dec 19, 2011, Oct.15, 2018

 

Administrators will be hired by the board to assist the superintendent in the day-to-day operations of the school district.

Each attendance center will have a building principal responsible for the administration and operation of the attendance center.  Each building principal, as chief administrator of the assigned attendance center, is responsible for the building and grounds, for the students and employees assigned to the attendance center, for school activities at the attendance center, for the education program offered in the attendance center, and the budget for the attendance center.  The principal is considered the professional advisor to the superintendent in matters pertaining to the attendance center supervised by the principal.  Although the principals serve under the direction of the superintendent, duties of the principal may include, but not be limited to the following:

·     Cooperate in the general organization and plan of procedure in the school under the principal's supervision;

·     Supervision of the teachers in the principal's attendance center;

·     Maintain the necessary records for carrying out delegated duties;

·     Work with the superintendent in rating, recommending and selecting supervised employees whenever possible;

·     Work with the superintendent in determining the education program to be offered and in arranging the schedules.  As much of the schedule as possible should be made before school closes for summer vacation.  In the matter of courses offered, the final approval rests with the superintendent who is in turn responsible to the board;

·     Ensure that proper care is taken of all school books, supplies, materials, equipment, furniture and facilities;

·     Instruct teachers to make a complete annual inventory of all school property contained in their individual rooms.  This inventory is reviewed and filed with the board secretary;

·     Investigate excessive cases of absence or tardiness of students and notify the parents or guardians of unexcused absence or tardiness.  All such cases should be reported to the superintendent;

·     Make such reports from time to time as the superintendent may require;

·     Maintain the regular schedule of school hours established by the board and make no temporary changes in the schedule without the consent of the superintendent;

·     Promptly notify the superintendent whenever ventilation, sanitation or heating of the building is unsatisfactory;

·     Contribute to the formation and implementation of general policies and procedures of the school;

·     Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent of schools.

This list of duties will not act to limit the board's authority and responsibility over the position of the administrators.  In executing these duties and others the board may delegate, the administrators will consider the school district's financial condition as well as the needs of the students in the school district.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .21, .23A (2013).
                                       281 I.A.C. 12.4(5), .4(6), .4(7).

Cross Reference:  301       Administrative Structure
                                       303       Administrative Employees

Approved:  Feb. 11, 1985, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018    
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct.15, 2018
Revised:  Feb. 10, 1997, Dec. 13, 2010, Dec 19, 2011, Oct.15, 2018

 

The superintendent will conduct an ongoing process of evaluating the administrators on their skills, abilities, and competence.  At a minimum, the superintendent will formally evaluate the administrators annually.  The goal of the formal evaluation process is to ensure that the educational program for the students is carried out, promote growth in effective administrative leadership for the school district, clarify the administrator's role as defined by the board and the superintendent, ascertain areas in need of improvement, clarify the immediate priorities of the responsibilities listed in the job description, and develop a working relationship between the superintendent and the administrator.

The superintendent is responsible for designing an administrator evaluation instrument.  The formal evaluation will include written criteria related to the job description.  The superintendent, after receiving input from the administrators, will present the formal evaluation instrument to the board for approval.

The formal evaluation will also include an opportunity for the administrator and the superintendent to discuss the written criteria, the past year's performance and the future areas of growth.  The evaluation will be completed by the superintendent, signed by the administrator and filed in the administrator's personnel file.

The principal will be an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by:

• Facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community. 
• Advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional development. 
• Ensuring management of the organization, operations and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment. 
• Collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs and mobilizing community resources.   
• Acting with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
• Understanding the profile of the community, and responding to and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context.

It will be the responsibility of the superintendent to conduct a formal evaluation of the probationary administrators and non-probationary administrators prior to May 15.

This policy supports and does not preclude the ongoing informal evaluation of the administrator's skills, abilities and competence.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .21-.23A (2013).
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.3(4); ch 83.

Cross Reference:  303 Administrative Employees

Approved:  Feb. 11, 1985, Jan 20, 2012, November 26, 2018    
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 20, 2012, Oct.15, 2018  
Revised:  June 12, 1989, Feb. 10, 1997, Dec. 13, 2010 , Oct.15, 2018 

 

The board encourages the administrators to continue their professional growth by becoming involved in professional organizations, attending conferences, continuing their education, and participating in other professional activities.

It will be the responsibility of the administrators to arrange their schedules in order to attend various conferences and events in which they are involved.  Prior to attendance at an event, the administrator must receive approval from the superintendent.  In the case where overnight travel or unusual expense is involved, the superintendent will bring it to the attention of the board prior to the administrator attending the event.

The administrator will report to the superintendent after an event.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (2013).
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.7.

Cross Reference:  302.6 Superintendent Professional Development
                                      401.7 Employee Travel Compensation

Approved:  June 12, 1989, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018    
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018
Revised:   Dec. 13, 2010, Oct. 15, 2018

 

The board encourages the administrators to be involved in the school district community by belonging to community organizations, and by attending and participating in school district community activities.

It will be the responsibility of the administrators to become involved in school district community activities and events.  The board may consider paying the annual fees of the administrator for school district community activities and events if, in the board's judgment, the administrator's participation will further the public purpose of promoting and deriving support for the school district and public education in general.  It will be within the discretion of the board to pay annual fees for professional organizations and activities.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (2013).
                                      1990 Op. Att'y Gen. 79.

Cross Reference:  302.7 Superintendent Civic Activities

Approved:  Feb. 10, 1997, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018   
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018
Revised:   Dec. 13, 2010, Oct. 15, 2018

 

An administrative position is considered full-time employment.  The board expects administrators to give the responsibilities of their positions in the school district precedence over other employment or volunteer activities.  An administrator may accept consulting or outside employment for pay as long as, in the judgment of the board and the superintendent, the work is conducted on the administrator's personal time and it does not interfere with the performance of the administrative duties contracted by the board.

The board reserves the right, however, to request the administrator cease the outside employment or volunteer activity(ies) as a condition of continued employment.  The board will give the administrator thirty days notice to cease outside employment.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .21 (2009).

Cross Reference:  303.3 Administrator Contract and Contract Nonrenewal
                                      303.6 Administrator Duties

Approved:  Feb. 10, 1997, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018    
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018
Revised:  Dec. 13, 2010, Dec 19, 2011, Oct. 15, 2018                          

 

Administrative regulations may be necessary to implement board policy.  It will be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations.

In developing the administrative regulations, the superintendent may consult with administrators or others likely to be affected by the regulations.  Once the regulations are developed, employees, students and other members of the school district community will be informed in a manner determined by the superintendent.

The board will be kept informed of the administrative regulations utilized and their revisions.  The board may review and recommend change of administrative regulations prior to their use in the school district if they are contrary to the intent of board policy.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to enforce administrative regulations.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 279.8 (2013).

Cross Reference:  209    Board of Directors' Management Procedures
                                      304.2 Monitoring of Administrative Regulations

Approved:  Feb. 10, 1997, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018     
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018     
Revised: , Oct. 15, 2018     

 

The administrative regulations will be monitored and revised when necessary.  It will be the responsibility of the superintendent to monitor and revise the administrative regulations.

The superintendent may rely on the board, administrators, employees, students, and other members of the school district community to inform the superintendent about the effect of and possible changes in the administrative regulations.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 279.8, .20 (2013)

Cross Reference:  209    Board of Directors' Management Procedures
                                      304.1 Development and Enforcement of Administrative Regulations

Approved:  Feb. 10, 1997, Jan 16, 2012, November 26, 2018     
Reviewed:  Aug. 24, 2005, Jan 16, 2012, Oct. 15, 2018
Revised:  Oct. 15, 2018